cramble

/ˈkræm.bəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to walk or move with difficulty, especially on rough or uneven ground

“She had to cramble through the dense forest to reach the other side of the mountain.”

2. noun

a tangled mass of thorny or prickly plants, especially blackberries or brambles

“The hikers had to navigate through the dense cramble to find the path.”

3. verb

to gather or collect food, especially fruit, in a hasty or disorganized way

“The children were crambling for wild berries in the woods.”

Synonyms

  • bramble
  • tangle
  • thicket

Antonyms

  • level
  • smooth